Page 8 - Organic Gardening 3 Part Series

Rain, Rain, Go Away!

Climate will influence your selection of the fruits and vegetables you can grow
successfully. Most areas in North America are located in a temperate zone which
is unaffected by the extreme heat of the tropics and frigid cold of the polar
circles.

However, that doesn't mean that all of North America has the same weather
conditions, as you already know. There are areas which are drier and hotter, and
others with cooler, wetter conditions. Your plans should always reflect your local
weather conditions.

Most plants have a range of air temperatures in which they thrive. Most common

vegetables are divided into two categories: cool season and warm season.
Obviously, these vegetables vary in their planting requirements and in the
conditions they will tolerate.

Examples of cool weather crops:

 Arugula
 Beets
 Broccoli
 Brussels Sprouts
 Cabbage
 Cauliflower
 Collard

 Kale
 Lettuce
 Onion
 Spinach Turnip

Examples of warm weather crops:

 Cantaloupe
 Carrot
 Corn